Cartier Alcyone – Ref WJ300431 – 18K WG - Box

Cartier Alycone with reference WJ300431 with oval light gray dial and two black Roman numerals for hours. It is a “Swiss Made” model. The watch comes with gold hands and Sword style. The crown is in gold with diamond cabochon. The watch comes with a large diamond bezel. It is a 18K white gold screwed back case with engraved “Cartier - Water Resistant – 750 - Swiss Made – 031007 SM 2570”. The watch has a quartz movement. The watch comes with a brand-new black satin strap, and an extra white/cream used strap and 18K white gold Cartier clasp. The watch comes with the original box.

History

Cartier was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847 in Paris when it took over “Adolphe Picard”. His son joined the company in 1874. Cartier was making watches for home, chain and wrist. The success really started when Louis married Andree-Caroline Worth. Making a contract with Edmond Jaeger, Cartier secured a lavish collection of ladies watches. In 1906 comes the first platinum watch distinguished by a cabochon set into the crown. The same year came the “Tonneau”. After meeting with Alberto Santos Dumond, the “Santos” came in 1911. Then more models were created as the “Tortue”, “La Baignoire”. 1917 is the creation of the “Tank”, 1932, the “Pasha”.  1968 is “Les Must de Cartier” After tumultuous financial transactions, the company became part of the Richemont group in 2000.

Technical details

Quartz movement. 

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 20mm


Length including lugs: 41mm